Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in South Dakota

A Sports and Recreation Director oversees the overall operations of sports and recreation programs. This includes planning, directing, and coordinating a wide range of activities and programs for both individuals and groups. They are responsible for creating meaningful recreational experiences, promoting healthy lifestyle options, and ensuring safety and satisfaction for all participants through efficient program management, budgeting, marketing, and staff supervision. They also play a significant role in community outreach and liaison with various stakeholders, including local government, sponsors, and other community organizations.

The role demands a range of essential skills, such as leadership, communication, strategic planning, and budget management. It also requires a solid understanding of sports and recreational programming and an ability to work with diverse populations. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, or a related field is typically required, along with several years of experience in recreation or sports management. Key certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) may also be required or preferred. Prior to becoming a Sports and Recreation Director, an individual might serve in roles such as Recreation Program Coordinator, Sports Program Manager, or Facility Manager.

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Assisant Athletic Director - Communications & Fan Engagement

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 23 hours ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 23 hours ago

Assisant Athletic Director - Communications & Fan Engagement Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution Northern State University...

Fitness Manager - Head Coach- Pierre

  • Pierre, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 1 day ago

required: CPR/AED Certification, Current Personal Training Certification (or ability to be certified within 90 days) * Computer skills required: (Microsoft Office Suite, POS Systems (not required but...

Fitness Manager - Club Manager- Membership Sales- Pierre SD

  • Pierre, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 1 day ago

Why Join Our Team? Lets grow together, and become better together! We strive to be the best professionals in the fitness industry. We are a high energy team that will do anything we can to provide...

Assisant Athletic Director - Communications & Fan Engagement

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 2 days ago

Assisant Athletic Director - Communications & Fan Engagement Northern State University Posting Number: NFE02766P DepartmentL NSU-Athletics Physical Location of Position (City): Aberdeen Posting...

Associate Athletic Director - Kvistad Sports Nutrition

  • Brookings, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 5 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science, Health/Exercise Science, Dietetics or related field completed by start date; Minimum 1 year experience in the field of nutrition and/or...

Associate Athletic Director for Kvistad Nutrition

  • Brookings, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Brookings, SD
  • 6 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science, Health/Exercise Science, Dietetics or related field completed by start date; Minimum 1 year experience in the field of nutrition and/or...

Senior Associate Athletic Director External Operations

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 9 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 9 days ago

Senior Associate Athletic Director External Operations InstitutionSouth Dakota Mines Working TitleSenior Associate Athletic Director External Operations Posting NumberNFE02753P...

Fitness Manager - Membership Sales Manager- Pierre

  • Pierre, SD
  • 24 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 24 days ago

Why Join Our Team? Lets grow together, and become better together! We strive to be the best professionals in the fitness industry. We are a high energy team that will do anything we can to provide...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for Sports and Recreation Director Jobs in South Dakota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation Directors in South Dakota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.8%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.6%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sports and Recreation Directors in South Dakota
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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